Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is making its first visit to the Southland since Robert Battle became artistic director. Programs at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa present mixed bills from the company's repertory. Here, Kirven James Boyd goes airborne in "Takademe."

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is making its first visit to the Southland since Robert Battle became artistic director. Programs at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa present mixed bills from the company's repertory. Here, Kirven James Boyd goes airborne in "Takademe." (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)